New Puppy (Shopping) Checklist

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New Puppy (Shopping) Checklist

General:

	Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)
	Old Towels for Crate Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.
	Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate
	Cotton balls for cleaning ears
	Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails
	Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary)
	100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store) Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a tablespoon or two with every meal for several days should help alleviate symptoms. Freeze excess in ice cube tray.
	Baby Gate(s) Try baby supply stores - generally more choices and cheaper than pet stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies. Also consider spacing between bars, as some times it is large enough for little puppies to get caught)

General from your Pet Supply Store:

	Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer
	Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing)
	Pooper Scooper & bags
	Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic)
	Storage bin for dry food
	Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp 10 - 14 inch (25 - 35 cm) size for standard or medium Doodle puppies, Smaller for mini Doodle puppies.
	I.D. Tag (e.g. See https://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).
	6 foot (1.8 m) leash
	15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es)
	Wire Crate for crate training Double door folding crate with divider (we've heard good things about both Midwest and Precision brands) Medium - Standard Sized Doodles need at least a 42 inch (1.07 m) crate Mini Doodles can use a 36 inch (0.9 m) crate.
	Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness

Food and Treats:

	Puppy Food It is best to start with the same food the breeder was feeding.
	Puppy Biscuits.
	Training Treats Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Training Treats (recipe)

Good Chews and Toys:

	Medium or Large Kong Toy
	Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers
	Balls (squeaky rubber balls)
	Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)
	cow tendons or bully sticks for chewing
	cow ears for chewing

Grooming Supplies:

	Pin or Slicker brush
	Medium tooth Comb
	Blunt tipped curved blade scissors
	Toothbrush Kit
	Puppy Shampoo
	Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray
	Ear Wash solution
	Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard
	Blood Stop Powder

Additional Items:

	Bell to hang by back door Helps with house training, they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. Some use large craft bells, some use cow bells.
	Ownership & Training books Recommendations include: "The Dog Listener", "Puppies for Dummies", and many more...
	Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up.
	Start shopping for Obedience classes
	Lots of Love and Patience :)

Here are some items that you should consider when preparing for your new Goldendoodle puppy or Labradoodle puppy. You may not need everything listed before your puppy arrives, but this list is intended to help you consider all your puppy's basic needs.

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